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Module Title	Physics For General Science II
Module Code	PS123
School	School of Physical Sciences
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Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of optics and electricity & magnetism, directed towards general science and computing students.
The subjects taught and the method of approach will be chosen to give students a full and thorough knowledge of the topics.
The modules aims to develop student knowledge and appreciation of general physics and to be able to confidently handle problems, using non-calculus-based methods.
Students also taking the Physics Laboratory module PS153 will be able to see the relationship between the classroom material and their practical experiments.

Learning Outcomes

The student should gain familiarity with the more advanced concepts in optics and electricity & magnetism.
The student should be able to confidently tackle problems in these areas and apply the knowledge gained to the physics laboratory aspect of their course.
The student should be aware of the relevance of the topics studied to their field(s) of specialisation.
This awareness will focus on the possible sources of confusion for students with certain topics which are more conceptually demanding or abstract than normal. The module will be structured to address these issues, giving the students a good background and understanding of these topics.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	34
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	0
Seminars	2
Independent Learning Time	27

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Indicative Reading List

Physics: (6th edition) by D.C. Giancoli (Prentice Hall 2005)

Supplementary:

How things work by Louis A Bloomfield (2nd edition) Wiley 2001

University Physics by H. D. Young, (Addison Wesley 1992)

Understanding Physics by M. Mansfield and C. O'Sullivan (Wiley 1998)

FURTHER INFORMATION

PS122, PS123 & PS113

No minimum pass mark is required in either of the individual sub modules PS122 and PS123. The result in the ten credit main module PS113** is calculated based on the average of sub-modules PS122 and PS123. The minimum pass mark for module PS113 is 40%. University compensation regulations apply to the main module PS113 only.

If a student fails to reach a mark of 40% in main module PS113, and is not eligible to compensate according to University guidelines in module PS113, then they must repeat the individual sub-module(s) (PS122 & PS123) where they received a mark of less that 40%. Following the repeat sitting of the failed element the average of modules PS122 and PS123 will be recalculated and a repeat mark awarded in the main module PS113.

There is no requirement in the repeat diet to attain a minimum mark in either sub-element PS122 or PS123. The pass mark for the main module PS1113 at the repeat sitting is 40%.

****Students who register for modules PS122 and PS123 must also register for the combined master module PS113 for averaging purposes.

Programme or List of Programmes

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